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TOP NEWS | June 28, 2024 [Web version](   [A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but sparks Democratic anxiety about his candidacy]( A raspy President Joe Biden repeatedly tried to confront Donald Trump in their first debate, as his Republican rival countered Biden's criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and the Capitol insurrection. [READ MORE](   [Review of Va. African American studies course ‘eliminates the notion of racism,' oversight group says]( Virginia education staffers have proposed a series of recommended changes, including in some cases switching references from “racism” to “discriminatory practices” and removing mentions of white supremacy. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! Brought to you by Maryland Transportation Authority.   [Celebrating Local Pride Heroes: A DC man's efforts to bring health resources to Black LGBTQ events nationwide]( “I come out and advocate for change … so that we all can enjoy what we all deserve as human beings,” Kenya Hutton with the Center for Black Equity told WTOP. [READ MORE](   [DC barbershop owner prosecutors call a ‘dangerous predator' takes plea deal in rape case]( Julian Everett of New Carrollton pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree rape and took an Alford plea to a fourth count in a Prince George's County courtroom. [READ MORE](   Insight by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [New technology could make treating atrial fibrillation safer]( At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a new technology called pulsed field ablation is now available as a treatment option for AFib and can reduce the risk of compilations.   [DC high-schooler wins national Doodle for Google competition with portrait of ‘super chaotic' family dinners]( Maisie Derlega, who graduated from Jackson-Reed High School only a week ago, won the national competition's top prize of $55,000 in scholarship money and a $50,000 technology package for her former high school. [READ MORE](   [After skipping previous Trump rally in Virginia, Youngkin goes all-in]( Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will stand side-by-side with former President Donald Trump at a rally on Friday afternoon in Chesapeake. The two have never shared a stage before. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [You're invited to a public information session with PSEG on July 10]( Join PSEG to learn about the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) - a proposed electric reliability project to be constructed in northern Baltimore, Carroll, and southern Frederick Counties. Sessions will be held at the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company.   [Thousands caught speeding, hundreds more on phones during latest wave of Fairfax Co. Road Shark campaign]( "We see way too many of these triple-digit speeding tickets, especially on our limited-access roadways like Route 28, or the Dulles Toll Road or Fairfax County Parkway," Fairfax County Assistant Chief Robert Blakley said. [READ MORE](   [‘Fireworks are incredibly dangerous': DC Fire holds live demonstration to show dangers of illegal fireworks]( Ahead of your Fourth of July celebrations, D.C. Fire and EMS is sharing the do's and don'ts when it comes to fireworks. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by IBM [This vendor tested its AI solutions on itself]( IBM provided its own grounds for testing and developing a set of AI tools. It can help client organizations avoid some of the initial mistakes.   [Montgomery County school system violated its own policy on crisis management contracts, report finds]( Montgomery County Public Schools officials violated their own rules when they were trying to deal with the fallout from allegations of sexual harassment and bullying involving then-principal Joel Beidleman. [READ MORE](   [U.Md. summer camp helps middle schoolers with life lessons through sports, with insight from ‘the Wizard']( LiFESPORTS, a summer camp hosted at the University of Maryland, is trying to make playing sports more accessible with a focus on important life lessons. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY DOORDASH [DC ‘Dasher' describes how the job gives you ‘flexibility in your life']( “If you want to finance something else that's going on or something like that, it gives you flexibility in your life,” says Dasher Collier White, who also runs his own business.   [Things to do in the DC area: Lavender Con, Smithsonian Folklife Festival … and more!]( There's so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. [READ MORE](   [Review: June Squibb is delightful as a grandma on a mission in ‘Thelma']( Revenge stories aren't often (or ever, really) described as sweet, but that's the magic of “Thelma,” the feature debut of writer-director Josh Margolin. It is charming, genuinely funny and a breeze to watch. [READ MORE](   Insight by Carahsoft [How can you employ AWS for your cybersecurity efforts? | Download now]( In this Insider's Guide we provide the information, insights and advice you need to better understand and use AWS Marketplace to address your cybersecurity needs. 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